About this Blog

Inspired by the documentary "Beer Wars" I have taken on the daunting task of profiling a different beer every day in the month of November. The idea is to shine a light on some of the fabulous beers that don't have huge advertising budgets and don't command shelf space in the local super markets. These are the beers that you will find in the local taverns served by people who know and love beer.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Russian River; Perdition, Biere De Sonoma

The second stop on our "Northern California Better Beer Tour" brought us to Russian River Brewing where we attempted to have dinner. (Note to all: do not try to go to Russian River Brewing for dinner on a holiday Friday night and expect to be able to eat within 90 Minutes. It will not happen). The place was packed solid. A friendly patron was nice enough to share his table and some dining advice. We sat down long enough to have a beer and talked with him about the local cuisine.

While I couldn't pass up the chance to have a Pliny the Elder at the source, my ever increasingly daring wife took a shot at the Perdition. (Note* Pliny the Younger will be pouring mid-February.)

The Stats:

Original Gravity:

1.058

Alcohol by Volume:

6.1%

Color:

Reddish brown

Bitterness:

Mild

Perdition is called a Biere De Sonoma in the tradition of the great Biere de Garde’s of Belgium and is available as a pub draft only. Perdition is usually available year round in limited distribution only in California.